Author Archives: Dayana Korvut

Do regulations kill jobs? | New NY 23rd

The costs of compliance with all these regulations lead(s) to higher consumer prices and reduced hiring.–Tom Reed Do regulations prevent employers from hiring workers? Trump says so, Ryan says so, and Tom Reed says so, but none of them present … Continue reading

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Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision | New NY 23rd

Tom Reed claims to have four principles for reforming Social Security. The principles are: 1. Long-term economic growth by rewarding work, not penalizing it, 2. Equal treatment for public servants, 3. Act now to protect future generations’ benefits, and 4. … Continue reading

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They back Trump in spite of what he says | New NY 23rd

Rep. Billy Long Asked about Trump’s controversial statements, Rep. Billy Long said much of his rhetoric was “over-hyped hyperbole.” Rep. Tom Reed “We must move beyond the bombastic rhetoric to positive discussion about creating jobs and improving the lives of all Americans. … Continue reading

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PBS Frontline Special: Lies, Politics and Democracy | New NY 23rd

This PBS program is interesting: FRONTLINE’s season premiere investigates American political leaders and choices they’ve made that have undermined and threatened democracy in the U.S. In a two-hour documentary special premiering ahead of the 2022 midterms, FRONTLINE examines how officials … Continue reading

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Leaks from the Supreme Court are rare. | New NY 23rd

Leaks from the Supreme Court are rare. Surprisingly, the 1972 Roe decision was leaked. The following quotes are from Woodward and Armstrong’s 1979 book: The Brethren. The day of the scheduled abortion decision the Chief sat in his chambers reading … Continue reading

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Links to NY23rd Congressional Candidates Social Media Sites | New NY 23rd

The following is a collection of links to the social media sites of  the candidates who have announced that they are running to represent the NY 23rd in 2019-2020.  Included are links to their website, Facebook page, Twitter feed, and … Continue reading

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NY 23rd Sample Ballots by Counties | New NY 23rd

My experience as an election inspector, and as a candidate tells me that many voters would like to see the ballot they will be using before they reach the polls. Most counties post their sample ballots on line. As of … Continue reading

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How best to fight poverty | New NY 23rd

Reed said instead of 138 percent of the poverty level, he would set the Medicaid eligibility level at 100 percent and provide tax credits for those between 101 and 138 percent so they could buy health insurance from a private … Continue reading

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Can the GOP govern wisely? | New NY 23rd

Passage of this (Cromnibus) bill will show our people that we can and will govern responsibly–House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers Can and will the GOP govern wisely. Past performance suggests not, but compromise on the 2015 budget offers hope. . … Continue reading

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REED APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BILL APPROVING KEYSTONE PIPELINE | New NY 23rd

REED APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BILL APPROVING KEYSTONE PIPELINE Today Tom Reed supported legislation which advances the approval process of the Keystone Pipeline. The Keystone XL Pipeline Act (H.R. 3) passed the House of Representatives this afternoon with a bipartisan vote … Continue reading

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